Individual Placements
Appalachian Conservation Corps engages individuals in positions with federal, state and local land management agencies and environmentally focused non-profits working on specialized projects.
Individual Placements (interns) are paired with a local supervisor and these positions offer thorough training as well as technical, hands-on experience and many times provide the training necessary to secure long term employment in these fields.
The type of position we offer can include:
- Invasive Plant Management
- Education and Interpretation
- Digital Design and Science Communications
- Historical Research and Preservation
- Cultural and Natural Resource Management
During your term, you will be trained by conservation professionals and get hands-on experience to build on your skillset, opening doors to further your career. Depending on your position, you may receive beneficial trainings, certifications, and other professional development opportunities.
Open Positions
| Title | Position Summary | Location | Dates | Application |
| Chesapeake Gateways Ambassador Individual Placement • Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park | Work with National Park Service staff to develop and share interpretation material through an equity lens. | Church Creek, MD | 9/18/2023 - 8/30/2024 (50 weeks) | Click Here |
| Science Communications Individual Placement • National Park Service Inventory and Monitoring | Take scientific research and develop reports, fact sheets, web content, and other communications materials for internal and external use. | Washington, D.C. | 10/30/2023 - 10/11/2024 (50 weeks) | Click Here |
| Interpretation Intern • C&O Canal National Historical Park | Help share the stories of the Canal through interpretative and educational programming. | Potomac, MD | 11/13/2023 - 5/10/2024 (26 weeks) | Click Here |
New positions are being listed frequently! If you are interested in keeping your resume on file and being contacted if a position opens up that fits your skillset and preferred timeframe, contact Laura, the Individual Placements Member Support Coordinator at lboaggio@conservationlegacy.org.
INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS IN THE NEWS
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Appalachian Conservation Corps Recognized as Top Employer for Interns in Virginia
July 27th, 2023 | RICHMOND, VA - Read Full Article: On July 27th, Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) received news that they were recognized by The Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) as a recipient of the 2023 Top Virginia Employers for Interns Award.
The annual award recognizes Virginia employers who provide high-quality internships to students.
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The Importance of Telling Every Story
July 9th, 2023 | FREDERICK, MD – Read full article: The Monocacy National Battlefield grounds looked like something out of the 1800s this past weekend, as park volunteers and staff donned Civil War-era clothes to educate the public on the Battle of Monocacy for its anniversary. Appalachian Conservation Corps interns took part in the event, from answering visitor’s questions at the front desk to helping set off a cannon during an artillery demonstration. The pair also shared their thoughts on why public history helps benefit the future.
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Alumni Secures Full-Time National Park Position
July 5th, 2023 | BRECKSVILLE, OH – Read full article: Faith Nowak has her own memories attending a national park down the road from her childhood home. Through an internship with Appalachian Conservation Corps, she got to fill rangers’ shoes and introduce a new generation of park visitors to the wonder of the outdoors – and will soon be taking on the role full time.
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Appalachian Conservation Corps Takes Part in Great Outdoors Day of Service
June 16th, 2023 | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Read full article: The warm air and sunshine are always welcomed sights in June. As folks lace up their hiking boots and head out to enjoy the official start of summer, others are working behind the scenes to keep the land clean for park-goers. While they’re usually camouflaged in the woods or a park uniform, several made an appearance Friday for an important day of service.
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Erin served for a year with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park as a Digital Interpretation IP, revamping the parks digital media through photography, videography and graphic design to make the parks story accessible to all. Directly after her term ends, she will be starting as the Assistant to the Superintendent of the park.
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Faith, grew up nearby and would often visit Cuyahoga Valley National Park. After volunteering at the park, serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA supporting the volunteer program administratively as well as serving with ACC as a Service Learning IP, she was able to develop the skills necessary to move into a permanent role with the park directly after her service term ended. Faith will be working with the Business Management department as an Administrative Support Assistant.
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Owen served for a year as a Land Steward Intern with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, monitoring private land easements across the state through GIS mapping. Directly following his term, he accepted a position with the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Collaborative as a Conservation Field Assistant where he does similar work, engaging with landowners to ensure best practices are being utilized to conserve watersheds and lands.
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Michael served with ACC at Antietam National Battlefield as a Resource Management and Maintenance IP. His training and Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority certificate assisted him in landing a role in southern Wyoming working at the Fossil Butte National Monument. There he will continue working in natural resources with the National Park Service.
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Brandon served multiple terms at Antietam National Battlefield as an Education and Interpretation IP, developing and facilitating educational and living history programming to visitors of the park. With the help of the Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority, he was able to secure a position at Assateague National Seashore as a Recreation Fee Technician. In this role he will support visitors as they enter the park and continue his journey with the National Park Service.
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Becca, who served with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation as a Land Steward IP, learned policies and skills related to private land easement monitoring in the state of Virginia. Through this internship she was able to land a permanent role with the host site directly after her term ended.
Where are they now?
One of the main goals of this program is to assist young people as they get started in the conservation field. The skills developed in these positions can translate to a variety of roles. Below are some recent alumni successes and examples of where your path can take you!
WHO WE SERVE
Appalachian Conservation Corps (ACC) emphasizes the recruitment and engagement of diverse teams and individuals who learn from each other and their projects in a supportive environment. In selecting participants, ACC encourages all types of diversity including, but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, social-economic, and disability.
Appalachian Conservation Corps also emphasizes the engagement of local individuals who represent the communities in which they serve. ACC intentionally searches for funding sources and program options to support the goal of offering experiences to a wide range of participants.
